The Stanley Cup Final matchup is confirmed as the Carolina Hurricanes will face the Vegas Golden Knights after the Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5. Both teams have chosen not to touch their respective conference championship trophies, a tradition that suggests that doing so may lead to bad luck in the Stanley Cup Final. The Golden Knights' captain Mark Stone did not touch the Clarence Campbell Bowl, similar to his actions in 2023 when the team won the Stanley Cup. In contrast, during their inaugural season in 2018, a different captain, Deryk Engelland, did touch the trophy, and the team lost in the final. The Hurricanes have a mixed history with the tradition; they touched the Prince of Wales Trophy in 2002 but lost in the final, while in 2006, they did not touch the trophy and went on to win the Stanley Cup. The game is scheduled for Tuesday night in Raleigh.
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Stanley Cup Final Set Between Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights
The Carolina Hurricanes will compete against the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final after the Hurricanes' victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Both teams have opted not to touch their conference championship trophies, adhering to a superstition linked to past outcomes in the finals. The game is set to take place on Tuesday night in Raleigh.
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